How does Original Himalayan Crystal Salt differ from other salts?Original Himalayan Crystal Salt is pure, mineral-rich, unrefined and unprocessed salt that is pollutant-free. It is naturally extracted by hand from an exclusive mine in the Himalayan Mountains and then hand-washed, hand-crushed, and hand-packed. This assures that the salt's 84 natural minerals and inherent energy remain in perfect crystalline form, optimizing the bodies' absorption of its health benefits.